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The report concludes that the water supply was too slow, not too low, and even a functioning reservoir likely wouldn’t have stopped the Palisades Fire.
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From elegant barn owls to elephant seals chilling on the beach and a serene underwater kelp farm, there are plenty of livestream options.
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The famous and pesky “ankle biters” are back after a couple months of record rain. Plus, how you can mosquito-proof your surroundings.
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Astronomical events are twice as exciting with friends.
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Gusts up to 45 mph have been recorded at LAX airport and Catalina Island, according to the National Weather Service.
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The shifting ground in the Portuguese Bend landslide complex is unprecedented.
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Experts say pets are unlikely to be impacted by the eclipse itself — but there are steps their humans should take to help them deal with the crowds, traffic and stress.
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We compiled the best reactions to the rare sizable 4.8 earthquake that hit New Jersey Friday
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The unusually big temblor (yes, that's a real word) rattled folks on the East Coast Friday morning. Here's what we've learned over the years.
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Bring out the umbrella. We're expecting more mountain snow, rain and thunderstorms today.
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Some say the proposal strikes a balance, others worry it could raise electricity costs for some middle and working class households.
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The National Weather Service expects it to look a little like last time, but with lower temperatures and less rain.
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A cold storm is approaching the Southland bringing a chance of rain this afternoon and thunderstorms in the evening.
Philanthropic funds helped purchase a burned lot that used to have 14 rental units. Supporters hope the project can be a model for rebuilding equitably for renters.
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An LAist investigation found toxic heavy metals in samples of fire retardant collected from the Palisades, Eaton and Franklin fires. Here's what that means.
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Residents are seeing trucks with Army Corps markings far from any sites where fire debris is allowed to go. Here’s what we figured out.Listen 0:42
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California could lose billions in highway dollars for failing to meet federal air standards.
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Sunday is the warmest day of the week, but the heat will stick around.
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Copenhagen is expected to receive 30% more rainfall by the end of the century. The city is responding with a massive long-term adaptation plan.Listen 3:59
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After years of complaints, officials aim to close loopholes to address pollution from aggregate recycling facilities, which process concrete, asphalt and similar material for reuse.Listen 0:51
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Trump signed three measures revoking California's waivers for rules that clean up cars and trucks. California and 9 other states immediately sued.
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Climate.gov is the main source of timely climate-related information for the public. It will stop publishing new information because the Trump administration laid off everyone who worked on it.
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The Trump administration plans to get rid of all limits on climate-warming pollution from the nation's fossil fuel power plants. Fossil fuel interests hailed the proposal, which likely faces legal challenges from environmental groups.Listen 3:19
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Insurance costs are soaring, and coverage is hard to find in some parts of the United States. Communities say insurers are ignoring their efforts to confront the problem.Listen 4:21
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Another day of warm weather with temperatures in the upper 80s to low 90s across Southern California.
